There are many grapefruit essential oil uses for skincare. You can easily add grapefruit to your skincare routine with these 3 simple recipes.
Summer is coming and as exciting as warm weather sounds, it also makes me cringe.
There's something about being able to hide behind jeans and sweatshirts that is pretty comforting.
And as amazing as the spring air feels right now, my skin (aka legs especially) are not ready for the warmer weather.
So before summer is officially here and I'm forced to show my lily whiteness, I am doing a little prepping.
This includes using these simple grapefruit options I'm sharing today.
I'm sure you've probably heard that grapefruit is great for cellulite.
The easiest way to take advantage of these benefits is with Grapefruit Essential Oil.
At least that's my opinion. 🙂 Not only that, it is one of the most affordable essential oils so I am ok with slathering it all over my body.
1. Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
A great place to start preparing for summer is exfoliating. This simple recipe will help remove dead skin cells and increase circulation to those trouble areas.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup organic sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (feel free to swap for your favorite carrier oil: sweet almond, avocado, etc.)
- 15 drops grapefruit essential oil
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Place a small amount in the palm of your hand and massage over desired area.
- Rinse well.
2. Grapefruit Body/Massage Oil
This is great to use on those trouble areas as well. Simply massage onto any area that could use a little tightening up. 🙂
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond, rosehip, jojoba)
- 24 drops grapefruit essential oil
Directions:
- Combine both ingredients.
- Place a small amount in the palm of your hand and massage over desired area.
- Do not rinse.
- Can be placed in a large-roll on bottle for easy application
Don't want to mess with making your own? I love this Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil.
3. Grapefruit Cream
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 30 drops grapefruit essential oil
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Place a small amount in the palm of your hand and massage over desired area.
- Mixture can also be whipped to create a lighter body butter texture
Phototoxicity:
Some citrus oils are photo-toxic and should be avoided when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.
Grapefruit can cause photo-sensitivity when used at a dilution over 4%. Read more here.
These recipes are all within the safe range, so you should be ok if you have to be in the sun.
Although I wouldn't use these recipes and lay out in the sun for long periods of time or add any more than the recommended drops of grapefruit essential oil.
That's it my friend. 3 easy and affordable ways to get your skin summer ready!
Cheryl Holmes says
Great stuff, glad you are back!
A Chat Over Coffee says
What a neat collection of ideas! I love homemade scrubs. Thanks for sharing at the Healthy Living Link Party.
Blessings, Leigh
Mindy Benkert says
Thank you Leigh!
JES the Pilgrim says
I love these natural ideas here! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! 🙂
Mindy Benkert says
Thank you so much!
annelawton says
I love the scent of grapefruit essential oil, I will be trying some of these out soon!
Mindy Benkert says
Be sure to let me know what you think!
Easy Peasy Life Matters says
Love all of these recipes! They are so simple to make and the ingredients are so pure 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party! We will be featuring your post so make sure to stop by and grab your “featured” button tonight! Have a fantastic evening!
Mindy Benkert says
Thank you so much!
Raia T. says
I have to say, I’d probably just end up eating these… haha! Thanks for sharing them with us at Savoring Saturdays!
Mindy Benkert says
Lol, the sugar scrub would probably taste pretty good! 🙂